Have a Copy of One of My All-time Favorites!

A couple of weeks ago, I made a list of some of my favorite things. At the top of that list was this book, The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer. It has had a massive impact on my walk with Jesus. It’s caused me to see God, prayer, and my life in such a different way. I read much of this book on my knees and in tears. I only wish I would have found it 10 years before I did!

Well, today I want to give one of you a copy. I know it will be a huge blessing to you as you read it!

All you have to do is leave a comment below with the name of a book (besides the Bible) that’s had a major impact on you, and click that retweet button on the left.

On Friday, my son and I will randomly draw a winner (like we did here) and we’ll announce the winner here on the blog. You may want to subscribe to the blog so that you don’t miss it if you’re the winner.

You’re going to love the book and I’ll be praying that it’s a major blessing to you!

38 Comments

John Holmes
on March 13, 2011 at 9:59 pm

A book that made an impact on my live is “A Cloud of Witnesses” by Steven Northrop. I have not read this cover to cover but selections out of it. It is a collection of writings by “The greatest men in the world”. This would be Kings, presedents, diplomats… Each man was asked to write about his believe about Christ.

My favorite book of all time is “The Pursuit of God” by Tozer. I borrowed a copy from my pastor and read/prayed the book on my knees as well. I would love to have a copy of my own to go through again and mark up this time.

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. It’s one of the first Christian books I read and had a huge impact on me. After that, I started reading the Bible. And not too long after, I committed myself to Christ.

Tozer’s “The Pursuit of God” is one of my all time favorites. If I were to get a copy, I would give it as a gift to a new believer or an unsaved friend or family member.
Right up there with Tozer is Wiersbe’s “On Being a Servant of God”…powerful. My daily favorite for the past 11 years is “My Utmost For His Highest” by Oswald Chambers.
Have a blessed day, Lee!

There are so many books that have impacted me it is difficult to find just one. I will give two. “Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness” by Jerry Cook and “Coop” by Michael Perry. “Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness” is filled with challenge because of the way Cook views God and the role of the church today. Written in the late 70’s, it is still relevant and was so far ahead of its time, I think in many ways the church has still not caught up to what he was saying then. Also, the fact that it is still in print 30 years later must mean he had something of value to say.
“Coop” is the incredible writings of a man in search of meaning in the universe and asking questions about whether God is real when facing tragedy, struggles, and every day life. The best part about “Coop” is that Perry is still in the middle of this journey and has not yet discovered who God is, but is starting to ask himself deep questions. Although his topics (farming, trucks, music, and living simply) are not what everybody would find interesting, his writing is absolutely phenomenal.

“Hinds Feet on High Places” by Hannah Hurnard has been so special to me over the years. So often I have felt like little Much Afraid who is on a journey to the Kingdom of Love with her Shepherd, her only helpers Sorrow and Suffering by her side. With each obstacle she encounters a new seed of love is put in her heart. Really need to read it again soon!

In addition to the Pursuit of God, a book that deeply changed my view of God’s character was The Holiness of God, by R.C. Sproul. I read both of these as a new Christian in my mid-20’s. After 15 years, they still influence my walk.

“Do You Think I’m Beautiful” by Angela Thomas. I read it at a difficult time in my marriage. It made me realize that no matter what happened next in our (my husband’s and I) relationship, God really, truly, deeply loved ME…right where I was, and that I was accepted by God, even when I didn’t deserve it. It made me more confident in my walk with God, knowing that He loved me, truly has a plan just for me, and that He would carry me through any circumstance.

“Faith and Doubt” by John Ortberg, unlike his other books, this is NOT an easy read; it is very profound and thought provoking. Even so, it still contains his wit and demeanor and it will be one that I will read multiple times, perhaps a small-group study. I think it goes by another name now “Know Doubt: The Importance of Embracing Uncertainty in Your Faith.” A must read! I love all of John Ortberg’s books and he is a great speaker as well.